For the individual wanting to break free of the unending sea of collectives and institutions contending for his soul...and more...put together by a Visionary Philosopher, so I've been told. Maybe you want to stay tuned to see if that's true... with notes on The End of the Nation State.
The abuse of buying and selling votes crept in and money began to play an important part in determining elections. Later on, this process of corruption spread to the law courts. And then to the army, and finally the Republic was subjected to the rule of emperors. --Plutarch (46 A.D.-127 A.D.) Historian of the Roman Republic 821_clip14See the rest of this fine piece.
posted by jomama @ 5:42 AM
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"I think jomama has a keen understanding of government, society, most people, war, the media, do-gooders, do-badders, evolution, feminism, marxism, Don and Nalini, and subatomic particles." --Fred Reed, not just another religion.
High praise from a master curmudgeon, but I'll have to take issue with the last three items as I really don't pay 'em much mind. To quote Fred, "It's a design feature."
"Anybody wanting a piece of me without my consent can come back tomorrow and go to the end of the line. I gladly accept your requirement to be treated likewise." --jomama
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